Paddling The Blue Podcast

Author: John Chase

John Chase interviews inspiring paddlers from the US and across the globe doing great things from the seat of a kayak. If you want to learn about sea kayaking destinations, trips, and personalities from the world of paddle sports, we have you covered!
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#165 - Crossing Nicaragua: 16 Days of Human-Powered Adventure with Caleb McIntyre
Episode 165
Monday, 18 May, 2026

Caleb McIntyre recounts a life-changing 16-day (mostly) human-powered crossing of Nicaragua — mixing kayaking and cycling to move from the Pacific to the Caribbean. He describes logistical challenges (customs, transporting kayaks), dramatic lake crossings, time in remote archipelagos, crocodile filled rivers, and the unique culture and people he met along the Rio San Juan. The episode highlights expedition planning, risk management, and how packable TRAK kayaks made the trip possible, while reflecting on how the journey rekindled Caleb’s love of adventure and shaped his perspective as a paddler and parent. What I found while crossing Nicaragua by kayak (Trak blog) Instagram Email Rat Race Adventures TRAK Kayaks